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Beat-up No. 20 Utes face Northwestern in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2018 04:43 PM EST
Holiday Bowl: Northwestern (8-5) vs. No. 20 Utah (9-4, No. 17, CFP), at San Diego, Monday, 7 p.m. EST (FS1). Line: Utah by 7. Series...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Minshew was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year and the newcomer of the year Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Top Pac-12 quarterback? Easy. Minshew is AP panel's choice

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 06, 2018 12:20 PM EST

Washington quarterback Jake Browning, right, runs away from Utah defensive tackle Leki Fotu (99) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 10 Washington beats No. 17 Utah 10-3 for Pac-12 title

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2018 11:23 PM EST

In this Nov. 23, 2018 photo, Washington tight end Hunter Bryant holds the football after he made a catch for a touchdown against Washington State during the Apple Cup NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. After spending more than half the season recovering from knee surgery in June 2018, Bryant has provided a boost for the Washington offense heading into the Pac-12 championship game against Utah on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 17 Utah faces No. 10 Washington in Pac-12 title game

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2018 01:06 PM EST

Utah, Washington vie for Rose Bowl spot in Pac-12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 08:09 AM EST
Pac-12 championship No. 17 Utah (9-3, 6-3, No. 17 CFP) vs. No. 10 Washington (9-3, 7-2, No. 11 CFP) at Santa Clara, California, Friday, 8 p.m. EST (Fox...

Utah quarterback Jason Shelley (15) huddles BYU defensive back Keenan Ellis (30) in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 24, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 18 Utah rallies to top rival BYU 35-27

By John Coon Nov. 25, 2018 01:43 AM EST

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua celebrates as time runs out in an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 21 Utah handles slow start, snow and Colorado 30-7

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 17, 2018 04:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Boulder, Colo. The Buffaloes have followed up that 5-0 start with five straight losses and now are simply trying to become bowl eligible amid reports suggesting MacIntyre’s job is in jeopardy. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Utes face Buffs with eye on moving toward Pac-12 South title

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 16, 2018 05:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. Helton has told his players not to worry about his job security as they head into the final two games of their 5-5 regular season. Helton realizes fans are unhappy just one season after he led the Trojans to the Pac-12 title. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
Want drama? Then perhaps the game of the week is USC-UCLA

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 15, 2018 06:49 PM EST

Utah-Colorado Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 03:04 PM EST
No. 21 Utah (7-3, 5-3 Pac-12) vs. Colorado (5-5, 2-5), 1:31 ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: Utah by 7. Series record: Colorado leads 32-29-3. ...

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor (23) is pushed out of bounds by Penn State's Amani Oruwariye (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
STAT WATCH: Pitt's rushing performance its best since 1975

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2018 02:57 AM EST

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, right, shakes hands with Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal following their NCAA college football game Saturday Nov. 10, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Shelley, Shyne help Utah beat Oregon 32-25

By Matthew Coles Nov. 10, 2018 09:59 PM EST

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) fends off Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wilkins, Harry lead Sun Devils past No. 16 Utah 38-20

By Bob Baum Nov. 03, 2018 07:31 PM EDT

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, sprints for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Julian Blackmon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
No. 23 Utah rolls over UCLA 41-10 behind Moss' career night

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 27, 2018 01:48 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) eludes the tackle from Southern California defensive lineman Christian Rector (89) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 23 Utah looks to avoid letdown at improving UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 25, 2018 04:56 PM EDT

Washington State linebacker Peyton Pelluer, right, celebrates with a fan after his team won an NCAA college football game 34-20 against Oregon, in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Can Washington State keep rolling against Stanford?

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 25, 2018 01:26 PM EDT

Utah's Tre Strong (29) celebrates at the end of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. Utah won 40-21. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Utah's run defense stifling opponents on the ground

By John Coon Oct. 11, 2018 04:14 PM EDT

Utah celebrates with fans at the end of an NCAA college football game against Stanford Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. Utah won, 40-21. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Utah beats No. 14 Stanford 40-21 as injured Love sits out

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2018 02:53 AM EDT

Utah QB Tyler Huntley aims to expand his game

By John Coon Aug. 29, 2018 09:51 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Making more plays with his arm rather than his legs has become a primary goal for Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley as he enters a new season. Huntley begins his...